The art of doing nothing, an author explores democracy and more in #TheEdit.

• Democracy by Margaret Atwood. This year, half the world goes to the polls. Acclaimed novelist Margaret Atwood asks whether democracy is fragile and easily destroyed or flexible and resilient – Financial Times
• An antidote to the cult of self-discipline. Procrastination is one of the last bastions of the creative mind – The Atlantic
• An artist who’s been making work about life and death since childhood. Sarah Sze discusses her practice, pet adoption and winning second prize in a painting contest – The New York Times
• Do less. It’s good for you. Many people struggle to relax. But unproductive moments can boost health and happiness – TIME Magazine
• Characters who arrive preëntangled. Sally Rooney discusses her story “Opening Theory” – New Yorker
• Philosophy was once alive. I was searching for meaning and purpose so I became an academic philosopher. Reader, you might guess what happened next – Aeon
• Issue 04 of The Beautiful Truth Magazine. The human story of business. Pre-order your copy today – The Beautiful Truth